Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, w stat epi

This code signifies a specific type of epilepsy characterized by absence seizures that are currently manageable with treatment and are complicated by status epilepticus. Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness, and status epilepticus indicates a prolonged or rapidly recurring seizure without full recovery between episodes.

Apply this code when a patient presents with absence epilepsy that is not refractory to treatment, but they are experiencing a continuous or serial absence seizure state. Documentation should clearly state "absence epileptic syndrome," "not intractable," and "with status epilepticus."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "not intractable" to differentiate from intractable forms.
• Confirm that the status epilepticus is specifically linked to the absence epileptic syndrome.
• Do not use this code for other types of epilepsy with status epilepticus; verify the seizure type.